LON:MERC

Mercia Asset Management Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 33.70

-0.50 (-1.46 %)

(As of 04/22/2021 11:17 AM ET)

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Today's Range

33.70

Now: GBX 33.70▼

34.60

50-Day Range

MA: GBX 31.17▼

33.50

52-Week Range

17.08

Now: GBX 33.70▼

Volume120,066 shs

Average Volume656,332 shs

Market Capitalization£148.32 million

P/E RatioN/A

Dividend Yield0.58%

BetaN/A

Mercia Asset Management PLC is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed EIS, early stage, emerging growth, mid venture, late stage and growth capital investments. It invests in technology focusing on sectors such as digital entertainment, consumer services, media, retailing, energy, healthcare, industrials, materials, real estate, telecommunication services, gaming, internet, software, electronics and hardware, advanced materials, transportation, biosciences, engineering and specialist manufacturing, and life sciences. The firm invests in Midlands, North of the United Kingdom, the North of England, and Scotland. It typically invest between Â£1 million ($1.25 million) and Â£10 million ($12.52 million). The firm also makes equity investments in companies either directly or via its funds under management and can also provide investments in form of debt or convertible securities. It prefers to take majority or minority stake in its portfolio companies. It seeks board position in its portfolio companies. Mercia Asset Management PLC was founded in April, 2014 and is based in Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom with additional offices across United Kingdom.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange LON

Industry Asset Management

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorFinancial Services

Current SymbolLON:MERC

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIKN/A

Webwww.merciatechnologies.com

Phone44 3302 231 430

Employees110

Year FoundedN/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.35

Current Ratio4.38

Quick Ratio4.38

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E RatioN/A

Forward P/E RatioN/A

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales£15.57 million

Price / Sales9.52

Cash FlowGBX 5.73 per share

Price / Cash Flow5.88

Book ValueGBX 34.10 per share

Price / Book0.99

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A

Net IncomeN/A

Net MarginsN/A

Return on EquityN/A

Return on AssetsN/A

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares440,110,000

Market Cap£148.32 million

Next Earnings Date7/6/2021 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

Headlines

Mercia Asset Management PLC (LON:MERC) Insiders Increased Their Holdings
April 20, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Edison Investment Research Limited: Mercia Asset Management (MERC): The UK's top regional investor
March 3, 2021 | finanznachrichten.de

Mercia Asset Regulatory News
March 1, 2021 | lse.co.uk

Would Shareholders Who Purchased Mercia Asset Management's (LON:MERC) Stock Five Years Be Happy With The Share price Today?
January 20, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Mercia Asset Management PLC
December 16, 2020 | bloomberg.com

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MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.31 out of 5 stars

3.5 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Mercia Asset Management has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 44, Mercia Asset Management has a forecasted upside of 30.6% from its current price of GBX 33.70.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Mercia Asset Management has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.4 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Mercia Asset Management has received 57 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Mercia Asset Management has received 63 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Mercia Asset Management has received 52.50% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Mercia Asset Management and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe MERC will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe MERC will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.0 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Mercia Asset Management has a dividend yield of 0.58%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Mercia Asset Management does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Mercia Asset Management insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £249,000 in company stock.

0.6 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Mercia Asset Management is -12.04, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Mercia Asset Management is -12.04, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Mercia Asset Management has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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GBX 33.70

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Mercia Asset Management (LON:MERC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercia Asset Management a buy right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mercia Asset Management in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Mercia Asset Management stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Mercia Asset Management?

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When is Mercia Asset Management's next earnings date?

Mercia Asset Management is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 6th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Mercia Asset Management.

How has Mercia Asset Management's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Mercia Asset Management's stock was trading at GBX 19.50 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, MERC stock has increased by 72.8% and is now trading at GBX 33.70.
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How often does Mercia Asset Management pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Mercia Asset Management?

Mercia Asset Management declared a dividend on Tuesday, December 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, December 10th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.10 per share on Wednesday, December 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.38%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 10th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
View Mercia Asset Management's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for MERC?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Mercia Asset Management's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 44 to GBX 44. On average, they anticipate Mercia Asset Management's stock price to reach GBX 44 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Mercia Asset Management's key executives?

Mercia Asset Management's management team includes the following people:

Dr. Mark Andrew Payton Ph.D., CEO,MD & Director (Age 53, Pay $341k)
Mr. Raymond Kenneth Chamberlain, Non-Exec. Director & Co-Founder (Age 76, Pay $40k)
Mr. Martin James Glanfield, CFO & Director (Age 61, Pay $291k)
Mr. Julian George Viggars, Chief Investment Officer & Director (Age 53, Pay $290k)
Mr. Peter Michael Dines, Chief Operating Officer (Age 47)
Dr. Graham Davies Ph.D., Investment Director & Head of Information Systems
Dr. Paul Mattick Ph.D., Head of Sales and Investor Relations
Ms. Sarah Louise Anne Thawley L.L.B., Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.
Ms. Rosie Bhattacharjee, Group Compliance Director
Ms. Alison Dwyer, Head of Marketing & Communications

Who are some of Mercia Asset Management's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Mercia Asset Management include Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC), TwentyFour Income (TFIF), Ruffer Investment (RICA), Oakley Capital Investments (OCI), Arrow Global Group (ARW), Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF), AGF Management (AGF.B), Deutsche Beteiligungs (DBAN), Guardian Capital Group (GCG.A), Dividend 15 Split (DFN), Scottish Investment Trust (SCIN), BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust (BRGE), Jpmorgan Global Growth & Income (JPGI), Henderson Far East Income (HFEL) and JP Morgan Chinese Investment Trust (JMC).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Mercia Asset Management own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Mercia Asset Management investors own include Omega Diagnostics Group (ODX), Greatland Gold (GGP), Filtronic (FTC), Fusion Antibodies (FAB), Eurasia Mining (EUA), Dril-Quip (DRQ), 4D pharma (DDDD), Card Factory (CARD), ATTRAQT Group (ATQT) and (APHA).

What is Mercia Asset Management's stock symbol?

Mercia Asset Management trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "MERC."

How do I buy shares of Mercia Asset Management?

Shares of MERC and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is Mercia Asset Management's stock price today?

One share of MERC stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 33.70.

How much money does Mercia Asset Management make?

Mercia Asset Management has a market capitalization of £148.32 million and generates £15.57 million in revenue each year.

How many employees does Mercia Asset Management have?

Mercia Asset Management employs 110 workers across the globe.

What is Mercia Asset Management's official website?

The official website for Mercia Asset Management is www.merciatechnologies.com.

Where are Mercia Asset Management's headquarters?

Mercia Asset Management is headquartered at Forward HSE, 17 High Street, HENLEY-IN-ARDEN, B95 5AA, United Kingdom.

How can I contact Mercia Asset Management?

Mercia Asset Management's mailing address is Forward HSE, 17 High Street, HENLEY-IN-ARDEN, B95 5AA, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 3302 231 430.

This page was last updated on 4/22/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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